Regulatory Tax Manager
New York City, NY - USA
Job Summary
THE POSITION
Our roster has an opening with your name on it
Were looking for an experienced compliance professional to join FanDuels newly created Finance Operations function. This role will report to the Senior Finance Operations Manager in a hybrid role that will be based out of our New York City this role the Regulatory Tax Manager will assist with satisfying all finance-related regulatory compliance obligations such as regulatory gaming tax matters customer tax reporting and withholding matters regulatory operational finance audits and gaming regulator and partner relationship management.
In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above employees may be required to perform other such duties as assigned by the Company. This ensures operational flexibility and allows the Company to meet evolving business needs.
THE GAME PLAN
Everyone on our team has a part to play
- Manage and coach a small but growing team (including Senior-level talent) providing guidance performance feedback and career development.
- Oversee execution of all regulatory compliance processes tied to finance operations including wagering/gaming tax customer tax reporting & withholding (FormsW-2G) and regulatory audits.
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of compliance deliverables by reviewing workpapers models and submissions prepared by your team.
- Serve as primary liaison with regulators and external partners on operational compliance matters escalating issues to the Sr Manager as needed.
- Drive process improvements and scalable solutions across compliance workflows leveraging digital tooling across automation AI and data analytics.
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Finance Advisory Product Tech) to ensure compliance is embedded into new initiatives product launches and regulatory responses.
- Own business controls related to compliance within the SOX control environment ensuring documentation testing and audit readiness.
- Support strategic initiatives led by the Sr Manager and Finance leadership including regulator relationship strategies and executive-level workstreams.
THE STATS
What were looking for in our next teammate
- Bachelors degree required;
- 5 years of professional experience in tax compliance audit or a related function in a highly regulated industry (e.g. gaming banking energy telecom)
- Prior people management or team lead experience
- Proven ability to review and challenge complex analyses prepared by others ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Strong understanding of or willingness to rapidly develop expertise in information reporting and withholding (e.g. FormW-2G)
- Skilled in building stakeholder relationships across internal functions and with regulators/partners
- Data-driven mindset; experience overseeing the use of large datasets models and analytics to inform compliance decisions
- Skilled at translating complex analyses into clear actionable insights for stakeholders through strong visual verbal and written communication
- Combines strong project ownership with the ability to resolve issues hands-on when needed
What would make our next teammate an all-star:
- Advanced degree or professional tax/compliance certification (CPA CRCM or similar).
- Experience with technology gaming legal or sports/ media industry matters.
- Experience with information reporting requirements and compliance execution.
- Experience with SOX controls public company reporting or regulated audits.
- Demonstrated success leading process automation big data solutions or compliance technology projects.
- Skilled with advanced Excel automation data visualization and SQL/analytics tools.
ABOUT FANDUEL
FanDuel Group is the premier mobile gaming company in the United States and Canada. FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across mobile wagering including: Americas #1 Sportsbook FanDuel Sportsbook; its leading iGaming platform FanDuel Casino; the industrys unquestioned leader in horse racing and advance-deposit wagering FanDuel Racing; and its daily fantasy sports product.
In addition FanDuel Group operates FanDuel TV its broadly distributed linear cable television network and FanDuel TV its leading direct-to-consumer OTT platform. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states Canada and Puerto Rico.
The company is based in New York with US offices in Los Angeles Atlanta and Jersey City as well as global offices in Canada and Scotland. The companys affiliates have offices worldwide including in Ireland Portugal Romania and Australia.
FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment the worlds largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: FLUT).
PLAYER BENEFITS
We treat our team right
We offer amazing benefits above and beyond the basics. We have an array of health plans to choose from (some as low as $0 per paycheck) that include programs for fertility and family planning mental health support and fitness benefits. We offer generous paid time off (PTO & sick leave) annual bonus and long-term incentive opportunities (based on performance) 401k with up to a 5% match commuter benefits pet insurance and more - check out all our benefits here: FanDuel Total Rewards. *Benefits differ across location role and level.
FanDuel is an equal opportunities employer and we believe as one of our principles states We are One Team!. As such we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ethnicity ancestry religion creed sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship status marital status disability gender identity gender expression veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state local or federal law. We believe FanDuel is strongest and best able to compete if all employees feel valued respected and included.
FanDuel is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please email.
The applicable salary range for this position is $137000 - $171000 USD which is dependent on a variety of factors including relevant experience location business needs and market demand. This role may offer the following benefits: medical vision and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation including but not limited to cash bonuses and stock program participation. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. FanDuel offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Required Experience:
Manager